Ran to the car from every side,

And, “Ráma, where is Ráma?” cried.

Sumantra said: “My chariot bore

The duteous prince to Gangá's shore;

I left him there at his behest,

And homeward to Ayodhyá pressed.”

Soon as the anxious people knew

That he was o'er the flood they drew

Deep sighs, and crying, Ráma! all

Wailed, and big tears began to fall.